Overview

• The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is airing internationally, with six episodes released in the US and three in the UK as of May 3, 2025.
• Key plotlines include June’s rebellion against Gilead, Serena’s attempted reforms, and the moral reckonings of Commander Lawrence, Aunt Lydia, and Nick.
• The finale’s script remains partially redacted, leaving even the cast unaware of how the series concludes, heightening suspense for viewers.
• The season sets the stage for Hulu’s confirmed sequel series, The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel.
• Critical reception highlights the series’ continued relevance as a commentary on authoritarianism and reproductive rights, though some critique its prolonged brutality.